Spain name Yamal and Olmo for Saudi Arabia; Group H deadlocked
Spain and Saudi Arabia confirmed their starting lineups hours before their Group H encounter in Atlanta. Both teams seek maiden tournament wins after opening draws.
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Fayzullaev scripts history as shortest header scorer in modern World Cup
Uzbekistan's Abboskhon Fayzullaev, at 167 cm, became the shortest player to score via header in the 21st century World Cup, netting against Colombia in Group D.
Paraguay stun Turkey with early Galarza goal to keep World Cup hopes alive
Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 in Group D with Matías Galarza's strike just 65 seconds into the match, earning their first World Cup victory while confirming Turkey's tournament elimination.
Just's World Cup double guides New Zealand past Iran
Elijah Just scored twice as New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran in Los Angeles, becoming Motherwell's first World Cup scorer and New Zealand's all-time top finisher in finals.
France-Iraq World Cup match threatened by severe storms
France's World Cup Group B clash with Iraq on 23 June faces potential disruption due to severe thunderstorms and heat in Philadelphia. Temperatures expected to reach 33°C with storms and rainfall, which could trigger match interruption under FIFA protocol.
Rice praises Tuchel's tactical mastery in England's Croatia victory
England midfielder Declan Rice lauded manager Thomas Tuchel's halftime intervention in England's 4–2 World Cup win over Croatia, crediting his tactical adjustments and motivational address.
Mazrawi plans retirement after World Cup to pursue Islamic faith
Morocco defender Noor Mazrawi announces he may retire from professional football following the World Cup to dedicate himself to Islamic studies and become an imam.
Partey available for England showdown with visa resolved
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will face England on Tuesday in Boston after securing US visa. He was barred from Ghana's opening match in Canada due to legal proceedings.
Japan routs Tunisia 4-0 in landmark 1,000th World Cup match
Ayase Ueda scored twice as Japan eliminated Tunisia with a commanding 4-0 victory in Group F. Kamada and Ito also scored in the decisive performance.
Irvine backs FIFA mouth-covering rule after Almirón's historic red card
Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine, a member of Fifpro's global player council, has defended FIFA's new red-card rule for mouth-covering during confrontations. The rule was applied for the first time when Paraguay's Miguel Almirón was sent off.
Turkey's Demiral: Team made 75 shots but couldn't score in group exit
Turkey defender Merih Demiral blamed poor finishing for the team's World Cup elimination, revealing the squad struck 75 shots across two group matches but failed to convert. Coach Vincenzo Montella may face the sack upon return.
Curaçao claims historic first World Cup point in Ecuador draw
Curaçao achieved a historic milestone, securing the Caribbean nation's first-ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador on June 21 in Group E. Goalkeeper Eloy Rom made 15 saves to earn man-of-the-match honors.
[Ghana FA] Keepers primed for England test, says Gasper
Ghana's goalkeeping coach Daniel Gasper told the Ghana FA that his squad's four keepers are fully prepared for Monday's clash with England, having rotated squad members through match-specific drills analyzing England's attacking patterns.
Iran coach blames visa delays ahead of Belgium clash
Iran's coach Amir Gallenoi criticized US entry restrictions that limited his squad to only 16 hours of preparation before today's Belgium match, well short of the standard 24-hour pre-match protocol.
Turkey knocked out; Demiral praises Montella's backing
Defender Merich Demiral gave a post-match reaction after Turkey was eliminated from the World Cup group stage, saying coach Vincenzo Montella congratulated the team despite the defeats.